Central Alberta 
These Are Alberta’s Top Employers For 2024
Alberta’s economy is thriving, and local employers are stepping up to match the perks and benefits of the nation’s top workplaces. Mediacorp Canada Inc. highlighted this development… Read more »
Eligible Albertans to Get AISH and Income Support Payments Earlier
Alberta government has revised the payment schedule for the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) and Income Support programs. Starting in March 2024, beneficiaries of these… Read more »
Alberta Creates Two New Provincial Parks, Increases Total Land Area of Two, and Redesignates 10 As Public Lands
Alberta’s northernmost site, home to badlands, is now a provincial park. Alberta has made extensive changes to enhance the province’s natural spaces by amending, expanding, and establishing the… Read more »
These Are Canada’s Best 100 Places to Eat in 2024
Yelp has unveiled its ninth annual list of Canada’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2024, a compilation based on community recommendations. Topping the list is Chen… Read more »
List of Extreme Cold Records Set in Alberta – Jan 11 to 15, 2024
Last weekend, Alberta experienced a severe cold snap, shattering multiple long-standing low-temperature records. The intense Arctic air front, which commenced on Thursday, led to the setting of… Read more »
La Poutine Week 2024: Canada’s Cheesy Restaurant Food Festival Returns This February
Canada’s beloved La Poutine Week, presented by People Mover Technologies Inc., returns for its 12th year, showcasing a diverse array of poutine dishes from February 1st to… Read more »
2024 Income Tax Brackets, CPP, TFSA and RRSP Limits and Other Changes That Will Affect Your Finances
If your New Year’s resolution is to save money, begin with budget planning by focusing on your net income. The rise in income tax brackets, TFSA and… Read more »
Santa Claus and His Zero-Emission Sleigh Cleared For Travel in Canadian Airspace
Justin Trudeau tells Minister of Transport, “Pablo, what are you doing? You don’t have to deliver the presents yourself.” “Come on, leave that to Santa… that’s his… Read more »
Alberta Increasing Property Damage Collision Reporting Threshold
Alberta is implementing a significant change to streamline reporting procedures for vehicle collisions. Starting January 1, the threshold for reporting property damage from collisions to law enforcement… Read more »
AutoTrader: Most Popular Cars in Canada 2023
The latest data from AutoTrader, Canada’s popular automotive marketplace, presents an intriguing snapshot of Canadian vehicle preferences in 2023, a year characterized by economic volatility and unprecedentedly… Read more »
Canadian Dental Care Plan: Changes Coming to T4/T4A
As the federal government gears up for the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), aimed at enhancing dental care accessibility, the Canada Revenue Agency recently… Read more »
2024 Canada’s Food Price Report: This Is How Much Your Food Bill Will Increase in 2024
Canadian families will continue to grapple with rising food costs, reveals the latest Canada’s Food Price Report. This annual analysis, now in its 14th year, is a… Read more »
Canadian Students’ Performance Falls, Yet Above OECD Average; Alberta and Quebec Lead the Country
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) holds worldwide tests – Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) – for 15-year-old students in member countries to determine… Read more »
Sebastian Maniscalco Announces 7 Canadian Stops on 2024 ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour
Sebastian Maniscalco has just announced his largest tour yet for 2024, named the ‘It Ain’t Right’ Tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will cover 47 cities,… Read more »
Rocky Mountain House to Nordegg Rail Trail: 109 km Historic CNWR Railway Route to Be Developed as Multiuse Trail
Alberta’s government is making a significant investment in the provincial trail system, aiming to boost recreation, tourism, and economic development by repurposing the historic 109 km Rocky… Read more »
Alberta Living Wage 2023: This is How Much You Need Earn Per Hour in Alberta Cities and Towns to Maintain a Modest Standard of Living
Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages required for residents of various Alberta cities to earn to maintain a modest standard of living in 2023…. Read more »
Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2024 Headliners; Tickets Now on Sale
One of Alberta’s most popular summer music festivals has announced headliners for its 2024 edition. Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose usually sees around 90,000 music fans, and… Read more »
Harvey’s Adds Pickle Pickle Poutine Inspired by TikTok Sensation to Its Menu
Harvey’s, a Canadian restaurant chain, is introducing an exciting addition to its menu, the Pickle Pickle Poutine. Harvey’s, with a legacy dating back to 1959, is famous… Read more »
2023: Best Elementary Schools in Alberta According to Fraser Institute
The Fraser Institute, a renowned Canadian public policy research and educational organization, has unveiled its annual rankings of Alberta elementary schools, evaluating 848 entities across public, Catholic,… Read more »
October 14: When & Where to See Partial Solar Eclipse in Canada
Canada will see a partial solar eclipse when the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023, traverses the narrow path on land from Oregon in the U.S…. Read more »
Five Canadian Cities Make the 2024 World’s 100 Best Cities Rankings
Resonance, a global branding, marketing, and place development agency for cities and destinations, has released its 2024 World’s Best Cities Report. This annual report evaluates over 270… Read more »
Canada’s Population Surges by 1.15 Million in a Year
Statistics Canada, in their latest population estimate report, reveals that the nation’s population continues to surge, reaching 40,097,761 by July 1, 2023. This marks an impressive increase… Read more »
Alberta Offers $2,000 Per Child to Families Affected by E. Coli Outbreak
In response to the recent E. coli outbreak in Calgary that led to the closure of 11 daycare facilities, Alberta has decided to provide support to these… Read more »
Spectacular Prairie Mountain Trail in Kananaskis Reopens After Upgrades
The Prairie Mountain Trail, an extremely popular year-round trail which offers varying terrains and panoramic prairie and mountain views, is now open after trail upgrades. Alberta Parks… Read more »